Thematic Bible: Churches of macedonia

But, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia; because in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. Because I witness, that according to their ability, and beyond their ability they were anxious, read more.
with much exhortation praying our favor and the fellowship of the ministry which is to the saints: and not as we hoped, but they gave themselves first to the Lord, and to us through the will of God: